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June 2, 2025Monday | |||
Stuffed Animal Clinic Children | Central Jun 2 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up! Join us for this interactive, fun-filled clinic. Each child will receive a Stuffed Animal Certificate of Health to take home. Spare stuffed animals will be available during the program. Visit Central Library on Mondays at 11am each week for "Magical Mondays," programs specifically geared toward preschoolers! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Jun 2 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join a group of folks who love knitting ( as well as quilting and crocheting)! No need to bring anything, but if you have a project you would like to share or work on, bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Drop by when you would like-no need to attend every week. | |
Frog Plushie! Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 2 4:30pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration required. Froggit about your worries and make amphibian friends with us! We promise it’ll be sew much fun. No sewing experience needed, all materials provided. | |
Basic Sewing Adults Teens | Northside Jun 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Learn how to do essential hand sewing techniques. All materials will be provided on site. Register online at www.jmrl.org or contact Zavia Willis at zwillis@jmrl.org for more information. | |
Central Teen Advisory Board Teens | Central Jun 2 5:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18, Central Library needs YOU! Get volunteer hours while shaping programming and the teen space, snacks included. For more information email teens@jmrl.org | |
Greene Summer Reading Kickoff Adults Children Teens | Greene Jun 2 6:00pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Rain or shine, stop by to help us celebrate the start of Summer Reading with sidewalk chalk, collaborative art, lawn games, balloon animals, the Kona Ice Truck, the bookmobile, and more! Sign up to participate in JMRL's Summer Challenge at jmrl.beanstack.org. Registration begins Thursday, May 29. All registered Summer Reading Program participants get a free tote bag. | |
Monday Night Book Group Adults | Crozet Jun 2 7:00pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join this informal group for relaxed and stimulating book discussions. Newcomers always welcome. Drop by in person or sign up online for instructions on how to join this Zoom meeting virtually. September 16, 2024: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens October 7, 2024: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan November 4, 2024: James by Percival Everett December 2, 2024: Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips January 6, 2025: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride February 3, 2025: Trust by Hernan Diaz March 3, 2025: Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift April 7, 2025: Absolution by Alice McDermott May 5, 2025: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell June 2, 2025: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson July 7, 2025: North Woods by Daniel Mason | |
June 3, 2025Tuesday | |||
Stitches Adults | Northside Jun 3 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Northside Jun 3 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | Would you like to practice your English speaking skills with others who are also learning English? Join our online conversation circle. Library staff will guide the conversation in an informal, no-pressure setting. The first and third Tuesdays are in person, and the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays are over zoom. To sign up and receive this month's schedule please email Rneff@jmrl.org. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Jun 3 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Baby and toddler with parents and care givers listen to stories and sing songs. After time for free play and parent can meet to friends. | |
Summer Reading Kickoff: Louisa County Library Adults Children Teens | Louisa Jun 3 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | For all ages! Celebrate summer with books, games, snacks, prizes, and more! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and receive a FREE tote. | |
TAB Timeout: Summer Sprouts Teens | Greene Jun 3 3:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration not required. Light snacks and water provided. Whether you're a Greene Teen Advisory Board member or another teen wanting to beat the heat with some laid-back summer afternoons, you're welcome at either TAB Timeout session! This month, craft a native wildflower seed orbs to use in your garden or community! TAB meetings will resume in August at the new time slot of 4-5 PM. | |
Bards and Barbarians Book Club Teens | Scottsville Jun 3 6:30pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join us as we read and discuss books of dragons, adventure, and magic! Inspired by, but not limited to, Dungeons and Dragons! No need to have read the book, all are welcome! Free copies available while supplies last. May 6: Wings of Fire Book 1: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland (graphic novel) June 3: The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton July 1: Dungeon Academy by Madeleine Roux | |
June 4, 2025Wednesday | |||
Pictures and Pages at The Fralin Art Museum Children | Gordon Ave The Fralin Art Museum 155 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904 Jun 4 10:00am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 2-4 years and their grownups. Registration required. Start with a book and then go look! We visit The Fralin Art Museum to share a dynamic arts-related storytime incorporating books, music, and movement. Then the museum staff will invite the youngest art patrons to explore and create . Stories will help enrich the art experience of a particular exhibit or piece. To register or find out what exhibits will be highlighted, email museumoutreach@virginia.edu or call 434.243.2050. June 4- Clay Play: O'Powa O'Meng, Jody Folwell | |
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 4 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Jun 4 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Gather weekly on Wednesday morning with other 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to hear great stories, play, sing, and craft! Join us in the large meeting room at Nelson Memorial Library at 10:30 for a fun 45 minute story time. | |
Raising Readers Children | Greene Jun 4 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind! | |
Tiny Hands Children | Central Jun 4 10:45am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver. No registration required. Create special memories with simple crafts and enjoy sensory exploration that builds early literacy skills! Tiny Tales storytime follows this program. First Wednesdays at 10:45am in June, July, and August. | |
Tiny Tales Children | Central Jun 4 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. No registration required. Sing, play, and share stories, building the skills that prepare your little one for a lifelong love of reading! | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Jun 4 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
Let GO and Lego: Creative Builds Children | Nelson Jun 4 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For kids under 12 years old. An hour of hands-on fun with Lego blocks at Nelson Library. Come join us every first Wednesday of the month to meet and share ideas with other Lego enthusiasts! | |
PAWS reading with Charlotte Children Teens | Louisa Jun 4 4:30pm - 5:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Come read to Charlotte a sweet goldendoodle, she loves to be the listener to your books. | |
Creative Writing Club Teens | Northside Jun 4 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration encouraged. Come to the Northside Teen Creative Writing Club and learn skills and techniques to help you with your writing. Join us for fun writing games and activities and you might accidentally learn something. New members welcome! All materials and snacks provided. | |
Deadly Knits Adults | Gordon Ave Jun 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Knit-along while we listen to and discuss true crime. Follow along or bring your own handcraft project. Don't know how to knit? We will teach you! *Needles, yarn, and pattern provided.* Registration required. Ages 16 and up, themes not suitable for under 16. Questions? Email Camille at cthompson@jmrl.org. | |
Next Step: Writing Workshop Adults | Northside Jun 4 6:30pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() The Next Step: Writer's Workshop welcomes aspiring writers (and poets) who have something ready to be workshopped with other authors. We often host published authors, editors, and people involved in the publishing business to share their expertise. Contact Librarian Maureen Spokes at mspokes@jmrl.org or 434-973-7893 ext. 4 for the details. | |
June 5, 2025Thursday | |||
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 5 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
Anything is Popsicle! Children | Nelson Jun 5 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for kids elementary school age and older every Thursday this summer; from 10:30-11:30 at Nelson Memorial Library. We'll explore many different ways to "Color Our World": arts and crafts, yard games, and play acting activities. Popsicles will be provided while supplies last. No registration required. | |
Read and Rhyme Storytime Children | Louisa Jun 5 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2-5 with adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcomed. A half hour of fun that promotes verbal, motor and social skills using short books, songs, and flannel stories. | |
Wiggle Time Children | Greene Jun 5 10:30am - 11:00am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome! Registration encouraged. Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library. | |
Chair Yoga Adults | Crozet Tabor Presbyterian Church 5804 Tabor Street Crozet, VA 22932 Jun 5 10:45am - 11:45amEvent Actions Permalink | Summer location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. No class June 19 Chair yoga allows participants to experience the benefits of yoga without the necessity of getting up and down from the floor or worrying about falling when doing standing poses. The body is still taken through a full range of motion. A consultation with one’s doctor is highly recommended. A certified instructor, Leslie Schneider has over 20 years of teaching experience. No registration required. | |
Babies and Books Children | Northside Jun 5 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink | For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions. | |
Summer Movie Series Children Teens | Louisa Jun 5 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | June 5, The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) 101 minutes June 12, Despicable Me 4, (PG, 2024) 94 minutes June 26, The Garfield Movie (PG, 2024) 101 minutes July 3, Wonka (PG, 2023) 112 minutes July 10, Dog Man (PG, 2025) 93 minutes July 17, Disneynature: Bears (G, 2014) 77 minutes July 24, Moana 2 (PG, 2024) 100 minutes July 31, Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024) 118 minutes | |
CANCELLED - ReadySteps Drop-In Play Children | Gordon Ave Jun 5 2:30pm - 3:30pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink | Families with kids 0-5 Stop by between 2:30-3:30 to join ReadySteps for a fun and informal playtime. ReadySteps of ReadyKids encourages parents as a child’s first and best teacher through early learning playgroups within their home community. This won't be a set playgroup, but a chance to have fun, see friends, and learn more about ReadySteps. | |
First Thursday Book Club, Hosted by Greene County Library Adults | Greene Jun 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() This is a friendly group of serious readers meeting monthly for lively and stimulating book discussion. All are invited and welcome to attend! This program is presented in a hybrid format, please register if you would like to attend via Zoom. Upcoming Titles: Feb 6 - Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders March 6 - Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift April 3 - The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot by Marianne Cronin May 1 - The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker June 5 - The Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel July 3 - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips Aug. 7 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Sept. 4 - The Women by Kristin Hannah Oct. 2 - James: A Novel by Percival Everett Nov. 6 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Dec. 4 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon | |
Books on Tap Adults | Central Random Row 608 Preston Ave # A, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Jun 5 7:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() First Thursdays at 7-8pm. Location: Random Row Brewing Co January 2, 2025: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer February 6 : Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds March 6 : Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift April 3 : Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer May 1 : The Red Pony by John Steinbeck June 5: People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry July 3: Howards End by E. M. Foster August 7: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro September 4 : As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner See the 2024-2025 selection list in Find It | |
June 6, 2025Friday | |||
That Other Bridge Club Adults | Louisa Jun 6 10:00am - 2:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Come play bridge with us on Fridays. Lessons provided for beginners.
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Jump-in Jamboree Children | Central Jun 6 10:00am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Take advantage of our fun and informal playtime, which includes sensory activities for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. | |
Literary Masterpieces Book Group Adults | Gordon Ave Jun 6 10:15am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join a lively discussion of literary classics! New members and visitors are always welcome. See below for each month’s selection. To be added to the email list, contact cthompson@jmrl.org. January 3: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan February 7: Ivanhoe by Walter Scott March 7: The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne April 4: Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese May 2: Passing by Nella Larsen June 6: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren | |
First Friday Book Group Adults | Scottsville Jun 6 12:00pm - 1:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join us in a welcoming and relaxed setting for a lively discussion of books about nature- and lots more! This book group meets at noon on the first Friday of the month. You are welcome to bring a lunch if you'd like, and small snacks will be provided. All are welcome! February 7: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl March 7: Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift April 4: The Hiking Book from Hell by Are Kalvo May 2: World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatahil June 6: The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man's Love Affair with Nature by J. Drew Lanham July 11: Conversations with Birds by Prinyanka Kumar August 1: The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall Sept 5: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard | |
June 7, 2025Saturday | |||
Summer Kickoff Party: Central Library Adults Children Teens | Central Jun 7 10:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Kick off the summer at Central Library! Register for the Summer Reading Challenge and receive a free, limited edition tote bag. Enjoy music by the Flashbacks, visit the Bookmobile, snack on popcorn and donuts, and meet a llama! Join in on a community collaborative art project to celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme: Color Our World. Face painting, balloon animals, and a llama-themed storytime will entertain kids and kids-at-heart. Storytime from 10-10:30am in the Swanson Room. | |
Paws to Read with Daisy Children | Northside Jun 7 10:15am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Intended for beginning readers to 18 years old Come read to Daisy, a licensed therapy dog. Daisy listens patiently and enjoys all kinds of stories! Bring your own book or choose from a selection at the library. Have an oral presentation for school or want to practice your foreign language literacy? Daisy will be your practice audience! Reading sessions are 15 minutes per child or teen. Call the Northside Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 to sign up for a time slot. | |
Tie Dye Party! Adults Children Teens | Northside Jun 7 10:30am - 12:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() All ages are welcome. Come to the Northside Library for our Summer Tie Dye Event! We can teach you how to design your own tie-dye masterpiece with techniques like the spiral, double spiral, and bullseye. Or get creative and make up your own! Choose up to three colors, or even get the whole RAINBOW! We will provide dyeable cotton items while supplies last. We encourage you to bring your own 100% cotton item to dye. You will leave with care instructions for your new tie dyed item. *Note to parents* This event is mess-free. Our staff and volunteers will be interacting with the dye so there is no risk to your clothing. | |
Hooked On Books 1 Children | Nelson Jun 7 10:30am - 11:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Designed for ages 6-8 years old, and their caregivers. Registration required. Start your Summer Reading with a Book about Books! Pick up your free copy of Little Red Writing (text by Joan Holub and illustrations by Melissa Sweet) at Nelson Memorial Library and join us June 7th for snacks and fun activities. July 5 Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue August 2 Unfortunately the Milk | |
Fiber Arts Day Adults Children Teens | Northside Jun 7 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() All ages welcome! No prior registration is required Join us for engaging demonstrations and instructions on knitting, spinning, weaving, and crocheting, presented by the Central Virginia Fiber Arts Guild. Bring your own supplies if desired. | |
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Jun 7 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young. | |
Writing Workshop Adults | Scottsville Jun 7 1:00pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join us for an afternoon of writing encouragement and guidance. Please bring 1-2 pages of typed fiction, and learn how important those first few paragraphs are in catching the reader's attention. If time permits, there will be writing prompts as well. This is a great opportunity to meet other writers, and get helpful feedback on your work in a warm, relaxed and welcoming environment. Led by a former Henry Hoyns/ Poe-Faulkner Fellow in the MFA fiction program at the University of Virginia. Snacks provided. | |
A is for Art Children | Northside Jun 7 3:00pm - 3:45pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 5-8 A is for Art is a monthly art club for every kid of every skill level, but please no cats. Come and learn new techniques, explore new mediums, and be an artist in a totally cat free environment. May: Jewelry making from junk necklaces to pony beads and gemstones! June: Painting Monet water lilies July: Mixed media sculptures August: Andy Warhol Pop Art Registration required! Call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions. | |
June 9, 2025Monday | |||
Patchwork Crafty Storytime Children | Central Jun 9 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required. Dive into the colorful world of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, followed by exciting craft activities inspired by his adventures. Visit Central Library on Mondays at 11am each week for "Magical Mondays," programs specifically geared toward preschoolers! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Drop-In Mondays: Collage Art Teens | Central Jun 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration is requested but not required, or drop in to the Teen Space on Mondays for free snacks (ask at the teen desk) and a different craft or activity each week. All materials provided. This week: Use magazines and other materials to create a unique masterpiece. | |
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Jun 9 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join a group of folks who love knitting ( as well as quilting and crocheting)! No need to bring anything, but if you have a project you would like to share or work on, bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Drop by when you would like-no need to attend every week. | |
Tarantulas and How to Care for Them Adults Children Teens | Louisa Jun 9 2:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join Kaitlyn Polanowski, a spider keeping hobbyist, for information about tarantulas related to their care in captivity in comparison with how they live in the wild. You will also gain some of an understanding of how the hobby in the United States works. This program is suitable for all ages and free of charge. | |
Shenandoah National Park Presents: Let it Rock! Children | Scottsville Jun 9 3:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() All ages welcome! Join us at the Scottsville Library as we host the Shenandoah National Park and explore the world of all things rocks! | |
Book Bats Children | Greene Jun 9 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For Grades 1-3. Registration required. Join us for a snack, a book, and fun activities with new friends! Every month, we read from a new book that participants can take home to enjoy with their family. No advance reading necessary. Free book for registered participants. | |
Summer Kickoff Celebration: Crozet Library Children | Crozet Jun 9 5:30pm - 6:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | All ages. Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Crozet Library as we kick off a colorful season of reading with the Color our World Summer Reading Program. Crafts, games, sweet treats, and, of course, books! Rain or shine - inclement weather moves events inside. | |
Summer Kickoff: Gordon Avenue Library Adults Children Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 9 6:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages! Celebrate the start of JMRL's summer reading challenge in the library's front gardens with popsicles, music, face painting, and a visit from the Bookmobile! Sign up to participate in JMRL's Summer Challenge at jmrl.beanstack.org. Inclement weather moves the event inside. | |
June 10, 2025Tuesday | |||
Bluegrass & Tall Tales with Bright Star Theatre Children | Nelson Jun 10 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Enjoy toe-tapping Bluegrass classics and celebrated American Tall Tales in this show brimming with wild characters and enduring stories! Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Stitches Adults | Northside Jun 10 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Northside Jun 10 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | Would you like to practice your English speaking skills with others who are also learning English? Join our online conversation circle. Library staff will guide the conversation in an informal, no-pressure setting. The first and third Tuesdays are in person, and the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays are over zoom. To sign up and receive this month's schedule please email Rneff@jmrl.org. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Jun 10 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Baby and toddler with parents and care givers listen to stories and sing songs. After time for free play and parent can meet to friends. | |
SFX + Body Art Course with Karina Cureton Teens | Nelson Jun 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration required. Professional makeup artist Karina Cureton will provide tips, tricks, and techniques in special effects and cosplay makeup to help you take your cosplay game to the next level. Materials provided. Can't make it this time? Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Pinocchio & Robin Hood with Bright Star Theatre Children | Louisa Jun 10 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Laugh and learn alongside two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, as they explore just how important it is to tell the truth and how to help those who are in need, in their renditions of these classic tales. Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Northside Library Summer Kickoff: Renaissance Book Faire Adults Children Teens | Northside Jun 10 4:00pm - 7:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() FOR ALL AGES! Adventure awaits! There is something for everyone! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Meet Princesses, Fairies, Knights, and Dragons. Turn yourself into royalty with our wearable crafts. Explore a fairy forest, make a wish, and get knighted! See history come to life with period dancing and costumes. Find some magical items at the Merchant’s Quarter. Witness incredible combat demonstrations! Adopt a dragon! And much more! Costumes and revelry are encouraged, but please no weapons. | |
Scottsville Library Summer Kickoff! Adults Children Teens | Scottsville Jun 10 4:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for all ages! Stop by Scottsville Library to enjoy a firetruck, face painting, music and more! We hope to see you there! | |
Crafty Kids: Pool Noodle Lizards Children | Central Jun 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For kids ages 6-8. Registration recommended. Make a lizard out of pool noodles! Try this perfect summer activity for young crafters. Visit Central Library on Tuesdays at 4pm for "Terrific Tuesdays," programs specifically geared toward early elementary age kids! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Detector Dogs! Adults Children Teens | Crozet Jun 10 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | For all ages! Come learn about the amazing sniffer skills and dog behavior and how you can work with man's best friends! Elizabeth Bain works with dogs and people to help everyone live together comfortably. | |
Paws to Read with Piper Children | Crozet Jun 10 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog, Piper. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read. For any young reader. Call the library at 434.823.4050 to register. | |
Book Dragons Children | Gordon Ave Jun 10 4:30pm - 5:15pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 8-12. **8 year olds may choose either Bookaroos or Book Dragons depending on interest and maturity level.** Registration is required. Book Dragons: Join in fun book-related discussion and snacks at the library. June's book will be Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Free paperback copies to keep will be provided to the first 10 registrants. Please pick up the book as soon as possible to give your child adequate time to read before attending the book discussion group. For more information email Heidi at hbetts@jmrl.org | |
Midori Manga Meetup Teens | Greene Jun 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 13-18. Registration required. Are you an anime and manga fan? Join the Greene County Library's new club! Meetup to discuss the manga of the month and watch the first few episodes of the anime. Connect with other anime & manga loving teens in your area over discussions and fun activities and prizes! The first ten signups will receive a free copy of the manga. Ratings of manga/anime vary. Patrons are encouraged to review titles online for descriptions and age ranges of the manga and anime. Please reach out to the Greene County Library with any questions or email the YA Librarian at hshumway@jmrl.org. February 11: Snow White with the Red Hair March 11: One Piece April 15: Mashle: Magic and Muscles May 13: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End June 10: Blue Lock | |
Crozet Teen Advisory Board Teens | Crozet Jun 10 6:30pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | We need your ideas! TAB helps the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities. Members enjoy snacks and receive volunteer hours. It’s your library, make a difference! Grades 8-12. Application required. Contact raustin@jmrl.org if you have any questions. | |
June 11, 2025Wednesday | |||
Peter Pan with Bright Star Theatre Children | Crozet Jun 11 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 9am, while supplies last. Two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play. Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Storytime at the Garden Children | Gordon Ave Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Jun 11 10:00am - 10:45am Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 2-5 years. Registration Requested. Location: Charlottesville's Botanical Garden of the Piedmont Bring a blanket or chairs for stories and rhymes outside at Charlottesville's Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. After storytime, you can do an activity, enjoy the garden, trek the trails, and delight in the wonders of nature. The program is outside; inclement weather cancels. | |
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 11 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
All Together Storytime Children | Scottsville Jun 11 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join us for stories, songs, occasional crafts, and fun, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that encourages early literacy, creativity, social emotional learning, and a love of books! | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Jun 11 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Gather weekly on Wednesday morning with other 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to hear great stories, play, sing, and craft! Join us in the large meeting room at Nelson Memorial Library at 10:30 for a fun 45 minute story time. | |
Raising Readers Children | Greene Jun 11 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind! | |
Tiny Tales Children | Central Jun 11 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. No registration required. Sing, play, and share stories, building the skills that prepare your little one for a lifelong love of reading! | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Jun 11 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
Genre Hopping with Fred Wilbur, Local Author Adults | Nelson Jun 11 1:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Local Author Fred Wilbur will discuss various types of writing with readings from his work. This includes: How to articles based on his three published architectural woodworking books. His historical book written about the 90 year old Nelson County Garden Club, and his contemporary blend of genres. | |
Book Talk Adults | Northside Jun 11 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Love to read and discuss good books? Join us at the Northside Library! Book Talk meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. Call the Northside Reference Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 4 for more information. See our monthly book selections below: Jan. 8 - What An Owl Knows: the New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds by Jennifer Ackerman Feb 12 - This Other Eden by Paul Harding March 12- Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift April 9 - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker May 14 - Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith June 11 - Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden | |
Teen Mystery Lego Build Teens | Greene Jun 11 2:00pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Grades 6-12. Registration recommended but not required. Join other teens to build a mystery Lego set to decorate the Greene County Library! | |
Bluegrass & Tall Tales with Bright Star Theatre Children | Gordon Ave Jun 11 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Enjoy toe-tapping Bluegrass classics and celebrated American Tall Tales in this show brimming with wild characters and enduring stories! Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Wickedly Fun Wednesdays: Terrarium World Teens | Central Jun 11 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration required. Come do a different activity each week, all materials provided. This week: Design a mini terrarium for mini figurines. | |
Air Quality with TJL Environmental Adults | Central Jun 11 6:30pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Worried about what you breath? Come to JMRL to discuss indoor air quality with the professionals at TJL Environmental about mold, radon, and dust. | |
June 12, 2025Thursday | |||
Pinocchio & Robin Hood with Bright Star Theatre Children | Scottsville Jun 12 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Laugh and learn alongside two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, as they explore just how important it is to tell the truth and how to help those who are in need, in their renditions of these classic tales. Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 12 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
Anything is Popsicle! Children | Nelson Jun 12 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for kids elementary school age and older every Thursday this summer; from 10:30-11:30 at Nelson Memorial Library. We'll explore many different ways to "Color Our World": arts and crafts, yard games, and play acting activities. Popsicles will be provided while supplies last. No registration required. | |
Read and Rhyme Storytime Children | Louisa Jun 12 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2-5 with adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcomed. A half hour of fun that promotes verbal, motor and social skills using short books, songs, and flannel stories. | |
Wiggle Time Children | Greene Jun 12 10:30am - 11:00am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome! Registration encouraged. Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library. | |
Chair Yoga Adults | Crozet Tabor Presbyterian Church 5804 Tabor Street Crozet, VA 22932 Jun 12 10:45am - 11:45amEvent Actions Permalink | Summer location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. No class June 19 Chair yoga allows participants to experience the benefits of yoga without the necessity of getting up and down from the floor or worrying about falling when doing standing poses. The body is still taken through a full range of motion. A consultation with one’s doctor is highly recommended. A certified instructor, Leslie Schneider has over 20 years of teaching experience. No registration required. | |
Babies and Books Children | Northside Jun 12 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink | For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions. | |
Brown Baggers Book Club Adults | Central Jun 12 12:00pm - 1:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Third Thursdays at noon. To be added to the email list contact kfarrell@Jmrl.org. June 12th, 2025 The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin July 17th, 2025 Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout August 21st, 2025 My Antonia by Willa Cather September 18th, 2025 The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder October 16th, 2025 That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones November 20th, 2025 I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou December 18th, 2025- Potluck and selection meeting See the full list in Find It | |
Parent Education Advocacy Training Center Adults | Scottsville Jun 12 2:00pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() PEATC (peatc.org) will be here on the second Thursday of every month (through August) to meet with parents one on one. The focus of PEATC is on children with disabilities. | |
Afternoon at the Movies Children | Crozet Jun 12 2:00pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 6-11. Required registration begins June 2. Dog Man (2025, PG, 1 hour and 30 minutes) Meet up with your friends at the Crozet Library for an afternoon movie. JMRL will provide the popcorn – YOU bring a friend! | |
Summer Movie Series Children Teens | Louisa Jun 12 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | June 5, The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) 101 minutes June 12, Despicable Me 4, (PG, 2024) 94 minutes June 26, The Garfield Movie (PG, 2024) 101 minutes July 3, Wonka (PG, 2023) 112 minutes July 10, Dog Man (PG, 2025) 93 minutes July 17, Disneynature: Bears (G, 2014) 77 minutes July 24, Moana 2 (PG, 2024) 100 minutes July 31, Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024) 118 minutes | |
Peter Pan with Bright Star Theatre Children | Greene Jun 12 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play. Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Paws To Read Children | Gordon Ave Jun 12 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Mac, Leo or Penny, fluffy and friendly therapy dogs! Sign up for fifteen minutes to share a book and some cuddles with our canine listener. Call Gordon Avenue Library at 434-296-5544 to sign up for a slot. | |
Nelson Teen Advisory Board Teens | Nelson Jun 12 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Application Required! https://jmrl.org/join-teen-advisory-board Nelson needs YOU! TAB helps the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities. Members enjoy snacks and receive volunteer hours. It’s your library, make a difference! | |
Spine Crackers Children | Central Jun 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9 - 12. Limit: 10. Registration is required. 2nd Thursday of each month @ 4:30 - 5:30 Ravenous readers are invited to read and discuss a different book each month, in person. Join in fun book-related discussion, snacks, and activities. Free books will be provided. | |
Dungeons and Dragons Adults | Central Jun 12 6:00pm - 8:45pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Registration required. Are you a seasoned Dungeons and Dragons player? Or are you new to the scene and want a group to play with? Come by Central on the second Thursday of every month to play a new one shot campaign! Snacks will be provided and players of all knowledge levels are welcome. | |
June 13, 2025Friday | |||
Color Your World - Nature Collage Adults | Crozet Jun 13 10:00am - 12:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 18+. Registration required. Come join artist Rhonda Roebuck to create a nature inspired collage. This workshop is for anyone wanting to add a little creativity to their day. We will use simple nature shapes to create a collage. No drawing or painting experience necessary and all materials will be provided. What could be more fun? | |
Pinocchio & Robin Hood with Bright Star Theatre Children | Central Jun 13 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Laugh and learn alongside two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, as they explore just how important it is to tell the truth and how to help those who are in need, in their renditions of these classic tales. Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Storytime Replay Children | Greene Jun 13 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Miss a storytime? No problem, drop in for a replay of this week’s storytime! Featuring 30 minutes of books and songs from the week’s storytimes. No registration required. | |
Storytime in the Bayou Children | Northside Jun 13 11:00am - 11:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 5 - 8. Registration is required. Join us in the Northside Library’s meeting room for a trip to the bayou! Featuring all manner of bayou-themed stories, songs, and rhymes. Each family of attendees will receive a free copy of Somewhere in the Bayou, by the Humphrey Brothers. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
Dungeons & Dragons Teens | Northside Jun 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 11-18. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration is for individual sessions. Let’s play D&D! These sessions are designed for newer players learning the game, but anyone aged 11-18 is welcome! We explore magical worlds and go on adventures using the Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. All materials, snacks and premade characters will be provided. | |
LEGO Community Build Children | Greene Jun 13 3:00pm - 4:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 8-12 Calling all LEGO fans! Join us on second Fridays in summer as we work together in our first ever LEGO Community build! Our completed projects will be displayed all summer long in the library! June 13 - Tiny Princess Houses July 11 - Robot Roller Coaster | |
Peter Pan with Bright Star Theatre Children | Northside Jun 13 3:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Two of Bright Star’s favorite characters, Lenny and Mabel, bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play. Learn more about Bright Star Theatre. View other Summer 2025 Bright Star Theatre performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
June 14, 2025Saturday | |||
SATURDAY STORIES & MORE! Children | Crozet Jun 14 10:00am - 10:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2-5 years with a caregiver. Registration is encouraged, but not required: jmrl.org/crozet SATURDAY STORIES & MORE! is an interactive half-hour filled with stories, music, and more! Gather with friends in CROZET LIBRARY's large meeting room for this drop-in program. | |
Paws to Read with Hank Children | Crozet Jun 14 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog, Hank. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read. For any young reader. Call the library at 434.823.4050 to register. | |
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Jun 14 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young. | |
M is for Movie! Children | Northside Jun 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() M is for Movie! Come watch Moana 2 (2024, PG) this June at Northside Library. Popcorn provided! Registration required! Call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions. | |
Lego Land Children Teens | Scottsville Jun 14 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Let's Go Lego! Fun for ages 8 and up. Join us for a Lego Movie screening, popcorn, and Lego building the 2nd Saturday of every month this summer! Movies are rated PG. | |
Graphic Novel Squad | Central Jun 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 8-10 Caregivers and kids devour a graphic novel together, then join us for snacks, activities, and dynamic discussion. Free books will be provided (one book for each pair.) For more information contact childrens@jmrl.org. June- The Moth Keeper by Kay O’Neill July- Manu!! by Kelly Fernandez August- Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang | |
June 16, 2025Monday | |||
My Three Chambered Heart Children | Nelson Jun 16 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Meet live reptiles and learn about the myths and misconceptions commonly held about these amazing creatures. Learn more about My Three Chambered Heart. View other Summer 2025 My Three Chambered Heart performances in June and July at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Preschool Power Storytime Children | Central Jun 16 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required. An engaging storytime for your savvy little pre-readers, filled with tales, tunes, and fun activities! It's the perfect way to spark their love for books and equip them with the skills they'll need to tackle school like a pro! Visit Central Library on Mondays at 11am each week for "Magical Mondays," programs specifically geared toward preschoolers! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Summer Yoga Adults Children Teens | Louisa Jun 16 11:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Come out and enjoy chair yoga. This class is accessible to people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. There are no prerequisites; come as you are and have fun as you build muscle strength, increase flexibility and agility, reduce stress, and improve your balance. | |
Drop-In Mondays: Teen Zine Release Party Teens | Central Jun 16 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration is requested but not required, or drop in to the Teen Space on Mondays for free snacks (ask at the teen desk) and a different craft or activity each week. All materials provided. This week: Make your own mini-zine and check out JMRL’s newly published zines featuring art from local teens in Inkling: Sketchbook and creative writing in Inkling: Notebook. | |
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Jun 16 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join a group of folks who love knitting ( as well as quilting and crocheting)! No need to bring anything, but if you have a project you would like to share or work on, bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Drop by when you would like-no need to attend every week. | |
Relief Printmaking Workshop Teens | Louisa Jun 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Learn the art of relief printmaking in this guided workshop led by local artist Virginia Thompson. Participants will carve and print their own block using easy-to-cut material and linoleum carving tools. You'll leave with your very own edition of prints, a carved block and new skills to continue printmaking at home. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Beaded Bracelets Adults Teens | Northside Jun 16 2:00pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11 and up. Registration is required. Welcome teens and adults! Try out a new beading technique to make a unique and beautiful bracelet! All materials will be provided. | |
Lego at the Library Children | Crozet Jun 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 5-11. Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs, you bring your imagination! Required registration begins June 2. | |
My Three Chambered Heart Children | Gordon Ave Jun 16 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Meet live reptiles and learn about the myths and misconceptions commonly held about these amazing creatures. Learn more about My Three Chambered Heart. View other Summer 2025 My Three Chambered Heart performances in June and July at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Rather Be Reading Children | Greene Jun 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 8-12. Registration required. Would you Rather be Reading? Join this friendly book club and enjoy snacks and fun activities while we talk about books with new and old friends. Register for the next month’s meeting to be able to pick up the book at the current month’s meeting. Free book for every registered participant. | |
Gordon Teen Advisory Board Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 16 5:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Gordon Library needs YOU! Get volunteer hours while shaping programming and the teen space, snacks included. Ages 11-18. For more information email ndefibaugh@jmrl.org | |
Empathetic Listening 101 Adults | Crozet Jun 16 6:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Practice listening skills to deepen your relationships and build community communications in this interactive workshop, based on the principles of nonviolent communication. | |
Family Summer Movie Moana Children | Greene Jun 16 6:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Catch a summer screening of Moana (PG, 2016) at the Greene County Library. The movie starts at 6:00pm, small snacks and water will be available. Runtime: 1hr. 47min. | |
June 17, 2025Tuesday | |||
Read & Bloom with Zak Morgan Children | Nelson Jun 17 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan encourages you to move, sing, and join in the fun in this show full of imagination, laughter, and music. Learn more about Zak Morgan. View other Summer 2025 Zak Morgan performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Stitches Adults | Northside Jun 17 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Northside Jun 17 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | Would you like to practice your English speaking skills with others who are also learning English? Join our online conversation circle. Library staff will guide the conversation in an informal, no-pressure setting. The first and third Tuesdays are in person, and the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays are over zoom. To sign up and receive this month's schedule please email Rneff@jmrl.org. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Jun 17 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Baby and toddler with parents and care givers listen to stories and sing songs. After time for free play and parent can meet to friends. | |
LEGO at the Library Children | Greene Jun 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Grades K-5, Registration Required. All builders in grades K-5 are invited to show off their LEGO skills along with fellow LEGO maniacs. Free build, or try a fun building challenge. Library LEGOs will be provided, so please leave your LEGOs at home. | |
Read & Bloom with Zak Morgan Children | Louisa Jun 17 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan encourages you to move, sing, and join in the fun in this show full of imagination, laughter, and music. Learn more about Zak Morgan. View other Summer 2025 Zak Morgan performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Tween & Teen Zentangle Workshop with Heidi Thorsen, CZT Children Teens | Crozet Jun 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | 9-18 yrs olds - Join certified Zentangle teacher Heidi Thorsen for a monthly exploration of Huggins, the 2025 Zentangle tangle of the year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. No artistic experience needed - all materials provided. | |
Crafty Kids: Superhero Capes Children | Central Jun 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For kids ages 6-8. Registration recommended. Calling all young heroes! Create your very own superhero cape at the library. Visit Central Library on Tuesdays at 4pm for "Terrific Tuesdays," programs specifically geared toward early elementary age kids! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Bookaroos Children | Gordon Ave Jun 17 4:00pm - 4:45pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 6-8**. Registration Required Book wranglers are invited to snack and discuss a different book each month at the library. Free books are provided for the first ten registrants. Please pick up the book as soon as possible to give your child adequate time to read before attending the book discussion. June Book: Book Uncle and Me by Krishnaswami **8 year olds may choose either Bookaroos or Book Dragons depending on interest and maturity level.** Registration is required. For more information email Glynis at gwelte@jmrl.org | |
Teen Comedy Improv with Bent Theatre Teens | Greene Jun 17 5:00pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 11-18. Registration required. Explore improv comedy acting techniques in this hands-on workshop with troupe members from Bent Theatre. Registration required. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Wicked Sing-Along Teens | Northside Jun 17 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration required. Popcorn provided! Northside Library welcomes teens and tweens to the most swankified place in town for a special sing-along viewing of Wicked (2024, PG). Warm up your vocals- la la, la la! This is gonna to be pop-you-lar! | |
CANCELLED - Dungeons & Dragons Teens | Crozet Jun 17 7:00pm - 8:45pm CanceledEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Come join us for one-off adventures of Dungeons & Dragons! For ages 13-18 only. Registration required. If you are new to the group, please complete the character form that is emailed to you before each meeting. | |
June 18, 2025Wednesday | |||
Pictures and Pages at The Fralin Art Museum Children | Gordon Ave The Fralin Art Museum 155 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904 Jun 18 10:00am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 2-4 years and their grownups. Registration required. Start with a book and then go look! We visit The Fralin Art Museum to share a dynamic arts-related storytime incorporating books, music, and movement. Then the museum staff will invite the youngest art patrons to explore and create . Stories will help enrich the art experience of a particular exhibit or piece. To register or find out what exhibits will be highlighted, email museumoutreach@virginia.edu or call 434.243.2050. June 18 Lines and Layers: Joan Mitchell | |
Read & Bloom with Zak Morgan Children | Crozet Jun 18 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 9am, while supplies last. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan encourages you to move, sing, and join in the fun in this show full of imagination, laughter, and music. Learn more about Zak Morgan. View other Summer 2025 Zak Morgan performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 18 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
All Together Storytime Children | Scottsville Jun 18 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join us for stories, songs, occasional crafts, and fun, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that encourages early literacy, creativity, social emotional learning, and a love of books! | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Jun 18 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Gather weekly on Wednesday morning with other 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to hear great stories, play, sing, and craft! Join us in the large meeting room at Nelson Memorial Library at 10:30 for a fun 45 minute story time. | |
Raising Readers Children | Greene Jun 18 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind! | |
Tiny Tales Children | Central Jun 18 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. No registration required. Sing, play, and share stories, building the skills that prepare your little one for a lifelong love of reading! | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Jun 18 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
More and More Lego Fun! Children Teens | Nelson Jun 18 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 10+. No registration required. An hour of hands-on fun with Lego blocks at Nelson Library. Hang out every third Wednesday of the month to meet and share ideas with other Lego enthusiasts! Starts May 21st from 3:30-4:30 PM | |
PAWS reading with Charlotte Children Teens | Louisa Jun 18 4:30pm - 5:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Come read to Charlotte a sweet goldendoodle, she loves to be the listener to your books. | |
Wickedly Fun Wednesdays: Not Bored Games Teens | Central Jun 18 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration required. Come do a different activity each week, all materials provided. This week: Choose from an assortment of board games in a box. | |
Creative Writing Club Teens | Northside Jun 18 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration encouraged. Come to the Northside Teen Creative Writing Club and learn skills and techniques to help you with your writing. Join us for fun writing games and activities and you might accidentally learn something. New members welcome! All materials and snacks provided. | |
Needlefelt a Black Bear Adults Teens | Greene Jun 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For adults and teens (ages 12 & up). Registration Required. Learn to needlefelt a black bear and bumblebee buddies in this craft for teens & adults! All materials provided. | |
Northside's Wednesday Evening Book Group Adults | Northside Jun 18 7:00pm - 8:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() We meet the third Wednesday of each month. Join us for a stimulating and illuminating discussion on books you'll be glad you read. Contact Maureen Spokes at mspokes@jmrl.org or call 434-973-7893 ext. 4 for more information.
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June 19, 2025Thursday | |||
Juneteenth Adults Children Teens | Central, Crozet, Gordon Ave, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Northside, Scottsville Jun 19 all-dayEvent Actions Permalink | JMRL is closed in observance of Juneteenth. | |
Babies and Books Children | Northside Jun 19 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink | For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions. | |
Animal Book Club Adults | Central Botanical Fare 421 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Jun 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | 3rd Thursdays at 6pm at Botanical Fare at 421 E. Main St, Charlottesville Downtown Mall "If you love reading and animals, Animal Book Club is for you! Through the lens of novels and nonfiction books, we explore the ethics and emotions of our complex relationships with all creatures great and small. Jan 16 Running with Sherman, C. McDougall Feb 20 Alfie & Me, C. Safina March 20 Grizzly Confidential, K. Grange Apr 17 Under the Henfluence, T. Danovich May 15 Remarkably Bright Creatures, S. Van Pelt June 19 A Woman Among Wolves, D. Boyd Registration recommended (this enables us to send an automatic reminder before the event) | |
June 20, 2025Friday | |||
That Other Bridge Club Adults | Louisa Jun 20 10:00am - 2:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Come play bridge with us on Fridays. Lessons provided for beginners.
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Read & Bloom with Zak Morgan Children | Central Jun 20 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan encourages you to move, sing, and join in the fun in this show full of imagination, laughter, and music. Learn more about Zak Morgan. View other Summer 2025 Zak Morgan performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Dungeons & Dragons Teens | Northside Jun 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 11-18. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration is for individual sessions. Let’s play D&D! These sessions are designed for newer players learning the game, but anyone aged 11-18 is welcome! We explore magical worlds and go on adventures using the Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. All materials, snacks and premade characters will be provided. | |
Henna Creations Teens | Scottsville Jun 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 11-18. Registration is required. Enjoy a beautiful design and learn some ancient art of henna history with Cindy Pollard of Transformations Face Painting. Take home a cone of henna for practice! Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Read & Bloom with Zak Morgan Children | Northside Jun 20 3:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan encourages you to move, sing, and join in the fun in this show full of imagination, laughter, and music. Learn more about Zak Morgan. View other Summer 2025 Zak Morgan performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
June 21, 2025Saturday | |||
Paws to Read with Daisy Children | Northside Jun 21 10:15am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Intended for beginning readers to 18 years old Come read to Daisy, a licensed therapy dog. Daisy listens patiently and enjoys all kinds of stories! Bring your own book or choose from a selection at the library. Have an oral presentation for school or want to practice your foreign language literacy? Daisy will be your practice audience! Reading sessions are 15 minutes per child or teen. Call the Northside Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 to sign up for a time slot. | |
Sunflowers, van Gogh and the Summer Solstice Adults Children Teens | Scottsville Jun 21 10:30am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Celebrate the summer solstice with sunflowers! We will read a story about van Gogh, and then paint our own sunflower pictures, which if you'd like you can leave to be displayed in the library. We will also plant sunflowers in the library garden--and plant seeds that you can take home, while learning about the way sunflowers feed birds and pollinators-and us! | |
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Jun 21 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young. | |
Hooked On Books 2 Children | Nelson Jun 21 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Designed for kids 9-12 years old. Start your summer reading with a graphic novel featuring characters from famous books escaping and causing trouble in the New York Public Library! Register to get your own copy of the book The Night Librarians by Christopher Lincoln, and then join the group meeting on June 21st at 1:30 in the Nelson Memorial Library large meeting room. We'll have snacks and do a fun activity together! July 19th Katt vs. Dogg by Chris Grabenstein and James Patterson August 16th TBD | |
Hello Summer! Mario Party Teens | Greene Jun 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Grades 6-12. Registration required. Race across Rainbow Roads for rewards and more! Compete in a Mario Kart tournament and then wind down with some Mario Party minigames. Pizza and other snacks will be provided. | |
Tween Chess Club Children Teens | Northside Jun 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9 to 13. Registration required Come enjoy some high-stakes chess action at the Northside Library. Players of all skill levels are welcome to attend. If you don't know how to play chess and want to learn, we can teach you! If you are a chess expert and can't lose, we can challenge you! This club is for ages 9 to 13. Registration is required. All chess materials and some snacks will be provided. | |
June 23, 2025Monday | |||
Nestlings: Toddler Storytime Children | Gordon Ave Jun 23 9:30am - 10:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 1-2 years with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Wee, wiggling walkers up to 2 years old and their caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and movement together to help develop early literacy skills and language development. | |
Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children | Gordon Ave Jun 23 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun. | |
Jump In Playtime Children | Central Jun 23 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required. Drop in for a fun, informal playtime with a variety of toys that promote early literacy skills. Visit Central Library on Mondays at 11am each week for "Magical Mondays," programs specifically geared toward preschoolers! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Summer Yoga Adults Children Teens | Louisa Jun 23 11:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Come out and enjoy chair yoga. This class is accessible to people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. There are no prerequisites; come as you are and have fun as you build muscle strength, increase flexibility and agility, reduce stress, and improve your balance. | |
Drop-In Mondays: Button Making Teens | Central Jun 23 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration is requested but not required, or drop in to the Teen Space on Mondays for free snacks (ask at the teen desk) and a different craft or activity each week. All materials provided. This week: Design buttons for yourself or sharing with a variety of materials. Perfect for backpacks, lanyards, hoodies and more! Two sizes available. | |
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Jun 23 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join a group of folks who love knitting ( as well as quilting and crocheting)! No need to bring anything, but if you have a project you would like to share or work on, bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Drop by when you would like-no need to attend every week. | |
Artful Robots Children | Crozet Jun 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 4-9 and a caregiver. Required registration begins June 9. Using a variety of recycled materials, create a one-of-a-kind robot. | |
Geocaching Teens | Louisa Jun 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 11-18. Registration is recommended. Join us at the Library for a Geocaching adventure that will take you all around the Louisa Library. | |
Paws To Read Children | Gordon Ave Jun 23 2:30pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Juno,a fluffy, friendly and hypoallergenic therapy dog! Sign up for fifteen minutes to share a book and some cuddles with our canine listener. Call Gordon Avenue Library at 434-296-5544 to sign up for a slot. | |
Tween D&D Club Children Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 23 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9-14. Registration required for each session. Play Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition), no experience or game supplies needed! Snacks provided. You can email any questions to ndefibaugh@jmrl.org. | |
Crozet Writers Hub Adults | Crozet Jun 23 6:00pm - 7:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Join other local writers for creativity, accountability, support, treats and tea. All levels welcome! | |
Grown-Up Game Night Adults | Northside Jun 23 6:30pm - 8:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 18+ Come out to bond with fellow board game enthusiasts as we learn and play Cascadia! Or you could play another of the Library’s games, and feel free to bring your own! Refreshments will be served. | |
June 24, 2025Tuesday | |||
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Nelson Jun 24 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children | Gordon Ave Jun 24 10:00am - 10:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun. | |
Stitches Adults | Northside Jun 24 10:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Like to knit, crochet, or do needlework? Join us! Bring your project and visit while you work. | |
English Conversation Circle Adults | Northside Jun 24 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | Would you like to practice your English speaking skills with others who are also learning English? Join our online conversation circle. Library staff will guide the conversation in an informal, no-pressure setting. The first and third Tuesdays are in person, and the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays are over zoom. To sign up and receive this month's schedule please email Rneff@jmrl.org. | |
Baby Toddler time Children | Louisa Jun 24 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Baby and toddler with parents and care givers listen to stories and sing songs. After time for free play and parent can meet to friends. | |
Hatchlings: Baby Storytime Children | Gordon Ave Jun 24 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For 0-16 months with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Books, bounces, and more for little lap sitters! This session has activities geared towards new and non-walkers. These activities help develop early literacy skills and language development with a favorite adult. | |
Intro to Warhammer Strategies Teens | Nelson Jun 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Join Jacob Thompson from The End Games as he introduces the intricate rules for Warhammer 40,000 and tips for best strategies in this popular tabletop role play game. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Northside's Mystery Book Group Adults | Northside Jun 24 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Love mysteries and thrillers? Join us at the Northside Library the last Tuesday of every month! 2025 selections: January 28: Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell February 25: The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron March 25: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey April 22: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane May 27: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn June 24: The Flanders Panel by Arturo Perez-Reverte July 22: A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong August 26: Mr. Churchill’s Secretary by Susan MacNeal September 23: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King October 28: Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman November 25: Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith December 16: A Brilliant Death by Robin Yocum -Note earlier date for the holidays Contact 434.973.7893 x4 for further information or updates. | |
Tween Tie Dye Children Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9-14. Registration required. Make a splash this summer with a new tie-dyed accessory. Bring a shirt or small white cotton fabric item of your choice and prepare to get messy! | |
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Louisa Jun 24 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Bookworms Book Club Children | Northside Jun 24 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 6-9. Registration required. Special summer-only book club for beginning and emerging readers! Enjoy snacks as we read part of an early chapter book and then play a game or make a craft! Participants will get a copy of the book to take home and keep! June: Home is Where the Heart Is by Cam Higgins July: Real Pigeons Fight Crime! by Andrew McDonald August: The Absent Alpacas by Kayla Whaley Call the Children's desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions. | |
Tie Dye Party Children | Central Jun 24 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For kids ages 6-8 and their families (younger or older siblings welcome!). No registration required. Create vibrant, one-of-a-kind tie-dye designs. Bring a white cotton item—like a shirt, socks, or a tote—and we’ll provide all the supplies to make it pop with color. If you forget your item, no worries! We'll have a limited number of extras available to dye (first come, first served). Let’s get groovy and make some amazing tie-dye creations together! Please dress for mess. Visit Central Library on Tuesdays at 4pm for "Terrific Tuesdays," programs specifically geared toward early elementary age kids! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Adults | Louisa Jun 24 4:00pm - 5:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() This is a friendly group of serious readers meeting monthly for lively and stimulating book discussion. Newcomers always welcome. This group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm. See below for each month’s selection. Jan. 28: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Feb. 25: The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate Mar 25: Same Page Community Read: Chesapeake requiem : a year with the watermen of vanishing Tangier Island by Earl Swift Apr 22: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt May 27: After Annie by Anna Quindlen June 24: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Jul 22: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge | |
Stitches Handcraft Group Adults Children Teens | Crozet Jun 24 4:30pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 8 to adult. Bring any handwork project you’re working on and join this fun group for a time of handcrafting and sharing. | |
FPV Drone Class Teens | Nelson Jun 24 5:30pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() The last Tuesday of every month for ages 11-18. Registration encouraged, but not required!! Learn how to fly, gadgetry, electrical troubleshooting, aerial photography, flips, tricks and MORE!!! (*We use fpv.skydive for simulator time. If possible, please bring a laptop with the sim installed. Available for free on Steam. Controllers will be provided*) | |
Cookbook Book Club - "Pizza Night" Adults Teens | Greene Jun 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Take a look at the chosen cookbook reserved at the Greene Co. Library before the program. Choose and we will copy your recipe(s). Bring your prepared dish to the library for a shared dinner with other participants! Teens are welcome. Sponsored by the Greene Friends of the Library. Upcoming cookbooks: March 25 - "Plant You: Scrappy Cooking" by Carleigh Bodrug April 29 - "Amrikan" by Khushbu Shah May 27 - "100 Morning Treats" by Sarah Keiffer June 24 - "Pizza Night" by Alexandra Stafford | |
June 25, 2025Wednesday | |||
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Crozet Jun 25 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. Free tickets available starting at 9am, while supplies last. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 25 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
All Together Storytime Children | Scottsville Jun 25 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for ages 3-5, but all are welcome! Join us for stories, songs, occasional crafts, and fun, in a warm, relaxed atmosphere that encourages early literacy, creativity, social emotional learning, and a love of books! | |
Little Bookworms Storytime Children | Nelson Jun 25 10:30am - 11:15amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Gather weekly on Wednesday morning with other 2-5 year olds and their caregivers to hear great stories, play, sing, and craft! Join us in the large meeting room at Nelson Memorial Library at 10:30 for a fun 45 minute story time. | |
Raising Readers Children | Greene Jun 25 10:30am - 11:15am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or caregiver. Registration recommended. Preschoolers will build early literacy skills using stories, songs, movement, flannel boards, and more in this friendly, welcoming storytime. Join us and make new friends. We will have a craft every week, so dress with paint and glue in mind! | |
Tiny Tales Children | Central Jun 25 11:00am - 12:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. No registration required. Sing, play, and share stories, building the skills that prepare your little one for a lifelong love of reading! | |
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Adults | Louisa Jun 25 1:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | BYOC is an open workshop for people who do any kind of handicraft. Come to share ideas, show off your work and get another crafter’s eye and perception. Chat and meet with your neighbors while you work on your craft project. All levels of crafting experience welcome. | |
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Gordon Ave Jun 25 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Teen Advisory Board Teens | Northside Jun 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 11-18. Registration required. We are now accepting applications for the Teen Advisory Board! Teens can join and help make our library amazing. We want to hear from YOU! You will get the opportunity to contribute your ideas on what programs you want to have, which snacks are best, which books we should promote, and so much more. Ask for an application at the teen desk or find it at jmrl.org/join-teen-advisory-board. | |
DIY Self Care Kits Teens | Central Jun 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 11-18. Registration required. Discuss the importance of self care with staff from the Shelter for Help in Emergency, while making a personalized self care kit with soothing materials to take home! Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Silent Book Club Adults Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Read together in quiet camaraderie. A book club with no assigned reading, and no required discussion. The evening goes like this:
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Adult Anime Club Adults | Northside Jun 25 6:30pm - 8:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 18+ Missing your old anime club from high school or college? Tired of watching anime alone? Come out to watch and discuss with us! | |
Henna Creations Teens | Crozet Jun 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 11-18. Registration is required. Enjoy a beautiful design and learn some ancient art of henna history with Cindy Pollard of Transformations Face Painting. Take home a cone of henna for practice! Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Zentangle Workshop with Heidi Thorsen, CZT Adults Teens | Crozet Jun 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wait ListEvent Actions Permalink | Join certified Zentangle teacher Heidi Thorsen for a monthly exploration of Huggins, the 2025 Zentangle tangle of the year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. No artistic experience needed - all materials provided. | |
June 26, 2025Thursday | |||
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Scottsville Jun 26 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Preschool Storytime Children | Crozet Jun 26 10:00am - 10:30am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2- to 5-year-olds with an accompanying adult. A fun half hour that promotes verbal, motor and social skills through the use of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Required registration begins on Monday for each week’s storytime. | |
Pre-school Storytime Children | Northside Jun 26 10:15am - 10:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Best for ages 2 - 5. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Registration begins the Monday before each program. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes inside Northside Library’s meeting room. All children must be with a caregiver. | |
Anything is Popsicle! Children | Nelson Jun 26 10:30am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Fun for kids elementary school age and older every Thursday this summer; from 10:30-11:30 at Nelson Memorial Library. We'll explore many different ways to "Color Our World": arts and crafts, yard games, and play acting activities. Popsicles will be provided while supplies last. No registration required. | |
Read and Rhyme Storytime Children | Louisa Jun 26 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 2-5 with adult or caregiver. Siblings are welcomed. A half hour of fun that promotes verbal, motor and social skills using short books, songs, and flannel stories. | |
Reading Rumpus Children | Gordon Ave Jun 26 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For 0-4 years with accompanying adult. No registration. A lively literacy drop-in that brings books to life with participation, song, and movement. Designed for children up to 4 years (but all are welcome!) to encourage early literacy and language development. | |
Wiggle Time Children | Greene Jun 26 10:30am - 11:00am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Storytime for ages 1-2 with an accompanying parent or caregiver, siblings welcome! Registration encouraged. Join this wiggly, movement-filled get-together where we build literacy skills and have fun with stories, songs, movement, action rhymes, and more. At the end of every storytime there will be a short social playtime with toys provided by the Friends of the Greene County Library. | |
Chair Yoga Adults | Crozet Tabor Presbyterian Church 5804 Tabor Street Crozet, VA 22932 Jun 26 10:45am - 11:45amEvent Actions Permalink | Summer location: Tabor Presbyterian Church. No class June 19 Chair yoga allows participants to experience the benefits of yoga without the necessity of getting up and down from the floor or worrying about falling when doing standing poses. The body is still taken through a full range of motion. A consultation with one’s doctor is highly recommended. A certified instructor, Leslie Schneider has over 20 years of teaching experience. No registration required. | |
Babies and Books Children | Northside Jun 26 11:00am - 11:20amEvent Actions Permalink | For babies 0-24 months. No registration required, but space is limited Join us with your baby for stories, rhymes, and bounces in Northside Library’s meeting room. Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext.5 with any questions. | |
Wee Ones Children | Crozet Jun 26 11:15am - 11:45am Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 12 to 23 month-olds. Registration begins June 5. This 6-week session is a special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please; this is a special one-on-one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver. | |
Summer Movie Series Children Teens | Louisa Jun 26 2:00pm - 3:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | June 5, The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) 101 minutes June 12, Despicable Me 4, (PG, 2024) 94 minutes June 26, The Garfield Movie (PG, 2024) 101 minutes July 3, Wonka (PG, 2023) 112 minutes July 10, Dog Man (PG, 2025) 93 minutes July 17, Disneynature: Bears (G, 2014) 77 minutes July 24, Moana 2 (PG, 2024) 100 minutes July 31, Mufasa: The Lion King (PG, 2024) 118 minutes | |
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Greene Jun 26 2:00pm - 2:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
SFX + Body Art Course with Karina Cureton Teens | Northside Jun 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration required. Professional makeup artist Karina Cureton will provide tips, tricks, and techniques in special effects and cosplay makeup to help you take your cosplay game to the next level. Materials provided. Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Kaleidoscope: Mix It! Children | Gordon Ave Jun 26 3:00pm - 3:45pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 6-8 yrs. Registration required Color your world with STEAM! This week explore color mixing with Heidi and Glynis! Be prepared to get messy and have fun! | |
Paws To Read Children | Gordon Ave Jun 26 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | Make reading pawsitvely wonderful with Mac, Leo or Penny, fluffy and friendly therapy dogs! Sign up for fifteen minutes to share a book and some cuddles with our canine listener. Call Gordon Avenue Library at 434-296-5544 to sign up for a slot. | |
Artistic Antics: Felt Soap Children Teens | Central Jun 26 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. Learn the art of felting as we wrap colorful wool around bars of soap, creating beautiful, eco-friendly exfoliating scrubbers. A perfect blend of craft and self-care! Visit Central Library on select Thursdays at 4:30pm for "Totally Tween Thursdays," programs specifically geared toward tweens! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Writing Group Adults Teens | Louisa Jun 26 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | This is an informal gathering of people who write or would like to begin writing. We meet the fourth Thursday of every month, 4:30-5:30 pm, to read, write, share, play writing games, and discuss writing habits and strategies. Come join us, all are welcome | |
All Booked Up - Nonfiction Book Chat - "His Majesty's Airship" Adults | Greene Jun 26 7:00pm - 8:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Are you a nonfiction reader? Do you love talking about all the nonfiction that is out there? Come join All Booked Up, A Nonfiction Book Chat! This book chat group will meet every other month in February, April, June, August, October, and December. June 26 - "His Majesty's Airship" by S.C. Gwynne. Registration requested. | |
June 27, 2025Friday | |||
That Other Bridge Club Adults | Louisa Jun 27 10:00am - 2:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Come play bridge with us on Fridays. Lessons provided for beginners.
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Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Central Jun 27 10:00am - 10:45amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Storytime Replay Children | Greene Jun 27 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Miss a storytime? No problem, drop in for a replay of this week’s storytime! Featuring 30 minutes of books and songs from the week’s storytimes. No registration required. | |
Hidden Creatures with Shenandoah National Park Children | Crozet Jun 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 8-11. Required registration begins June 16. Why do animals look the way they do? Come learn all about camouflage and other animal adaptations with a park ranger from Shenandoah National Park! | |
LEGO's Block Party Children | Gordon Ave Jun 27 3:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration. Do you want to get together with LEGO-minded people to build great things? All you need to bring is your creativity and natural engineering ability; JMRL will have the building blocks for your next creation. Drop-in anytime between 3-4. ****No LEGO's July 4**** | |
Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza Children | Northside Jun 27 3:00pm - 3:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For all ages. No registration required. Waffle, the loveable dog emcee, introduces his friends to perform entertaining skits in an adorable puppet variety show where you can sing, move, and play along! Learn more about Up in Arms, producer of Waffle & Friends. View other Summer 2025 Waffle & Friends performances at JMRL. View all events in the JMRL Summer Performer Series 2025. | |
Final Fridays PG-13 Movie Night Teens | Nelson Jun 27 4:00pm - 6:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 12+ Drop-Off Movie Event. Bring Your Blanket and Pillow. Popcorn Provided May 30th--Wonka (PG, 2023) June 27th--Mean GIrls (PG-13, 2024) July 25th--Twisters (PG-13, 2024) August 29th--Fall Guy (PG-13, 2024) September 26th--Mufasa (PG, 2024) October 31st--Haunted Mansion (PG-13, 2023) Hosted by Nelson Memorial Library 4-6pm on the Last Friday of every month | |
June 28, 2025Saturday | |||
Bilingual Storytime Children | Northside Jun 28 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | All ages welcome. No registration required. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. Children must be with a caregiver. Disfruten cuentos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español. No se necesitan registrarse. Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidos. Los niños deben estar con un/a cuidador/a (Padre, madre, u otro/a adulto/a). | |
Together Tales Children | Gordon Ave Jun 28 11:00am - 11:30amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Add some brain-building to your errands. Stop by on Saturdays for stories, movement, and early literacy: “Sing, Talk, Read and Play” fun for the young. | |
Flower Embroidery Adults Teens | Gordon Ave Jun 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 12-adult. Registration required. Embrace the colors of summer by learning flower embroidery. Instructor Jennifer Perkinson will lead participants through creating a flower motif, and provide individualized help as needed. All supplies will be provided. | |
Saturday Afternoon Family LEGO Drop-In Children | Greene Jun 28 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For All Ages. No Registration Required. Bring the family to the library every 4th Saturday of the month to enjoy a fun afternoon of building with LEGO and DUPLO! Drop in for a few minutes, or stay for a while. Library blocks are provided, please leave yours at home. *Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. | |
Last Saturday Storytime Children | Scottsville Jun 28 2:00pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 3-6 but all are welcome! Join us for a joyful afternoon of stories, songs, and crafts! Last Saturdays in April, May, June, and July. | |
L is for LEGO Children | Northside Jun 28 3:30pm - 4:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 4-11. No registration required. L is for LEGO! Build fantastical creations with other LEGO-minded kids. We'll provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the creativity. Your imagination's the limit! Please call the Children's Desk at 434-973-7893 ext 5 with any questions. | |
June 30, 2025Monday | |||
Nestlings: Toddler Storytime Children | Gordon Ave Jun 30 9:30am - 10:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 1-2 years with accompanying adult. No registration is required. Wee, wiggling walkers up to 2 years old and their caregiver will enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and movement together to help develop early literacy skills and language development. | |
Fledglings: Preschool Storytime Children | Gordon Ave Jun 30 10:30am - 11:00amEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For 2-4 year-olds with an accompanying adult. No registration. Grow with books and get ready to fly! We will nurture early literacy and a love of books with Sing-Talk-Read-Play-Write. Join us for stories, music, and fun. | |
Tots and Bots Children | Central Jun 30 11:00am - 12:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration required. An introductory coding program for preschoolers that teaches basic concepts through simple instructions and button presses. Visit Central Library on Mondays at 11am each week for "Magical Mondays," programs specifically geared toward preschoolers! Questions? Call 434-979-7151 or email childrens@jmrl.org. | |
Summer Yoga Adults Children Teens | Louisa Jun 30 11:30am - 12:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Come out and enjoy chair yoga. This class is accessible to people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. There are no prerequisites; come as you are and have fun as you build muscle strength, increase flexibility and agility, reduce stress, and improve your balance. | |
Drop-In Mondays: Calligraphy Teens | Central Jun 30 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 11-18. Registration is requested but not required, or drop in to the Teen Space on Mondays for free snacks (ask at the teen desk) and a different craft or activity each week. All materials provided. This week: Practice fancy lettering with special pens, templates, and fun paper. | |
Knitting Group Adults | Scottsville Jun 30 1:00pm - 2:30pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Join a group of folks who love knitting ( as well as quilting and crocheting)! No need to bring anything, but if you have a project you would like to share or work on, bring it along and you can work on it in the company of others! This is a welcoming environment where you can ask questions and share tips. Drop by when you would like-no need to attend every week. | |
The Craft Circle Adults | Greene Jun 30 1:30pm - 3:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Calling all crafters! This is a bring-your-own-craft group designed for encouragement and community. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, papercraft, color or anything else you desire. Bring your craft on the last Monday of the month from 1:30 to 3pm. We can't wait to see you there! | |
Mini-Figurine Painting for TTRPG Teens | Louisa Jun 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For ages 11-18. Registration is required. Jacob Thompson from The End Games teaches hands-on basic techniques for painting miniature figurines from tabletop role play games that you get to keep! Check out more free events for teens in the Featured Summer Presenter Series! | |
Monday Movie: Moana Children | Gordon Ave Jun 30 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Movie on in to Gordon Avenue for a showing of Moana (2016, Rated PG). 107 minutes running time. Return on 7/7 for Moana 2! | |
Fairy Tale Scientists Children | Crozet Jun 30 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | Ages 6-9. Required registration begins June 16. Could a prince really climb Rapunzel’s hair? Can straw really be turned into gold? Uncover the truth behind one of your favorite fairy tales using science. | |
Painting ROCKS! Children Teens | Northside Jun 30 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9-13. Registration required. Paint rocks to look like food, your favorite character, or write an inspirational quote. Inspirational photos will be on hand, as well as aprons to help keep your clothes paint-free! This program is for ages 9-13 only. Please call the Children's desk at 434-973-7893 ext. 5 with any questions. | |
"Next Goal Wins" (PG-13) - Monday Movie Night Adults | Greene Jun 30 6:00pm - 7:45pmEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() For adults. No registration required. "Next Goal Wins" Rated PG-13, runtime 1hr 44 min. From IMDB: The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. Visit on Monday nights throughout the summer to enjoy a movie night for adults! Small snacks and water provided. | |
Mason Jar Madness Children | Crozet Jun 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 9-12. Registration is requested, but not required It's Mason Jar Madness! Monday, May 19th from 6-7PM at the Crozet Library. Get crafty as you repurpose mason jars into fun containers for just about anything! From succulent planters to dog treat jars to sparkly decor and more! Art materials and snacks provided! | |
Novel Chat Book Club Teens | Northside Jun 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm Sign UpEvent Actions Permalink | ![]() Ages 12-18. Registration required. Join us for an hour of book talks, snacks, and activities! Copies of the books are available for participants on a first-come basis. Please call the Northside Teen Desk at 434-973-7893 ext 6 to have your book sent to your pick-up branch. This month’s theme is “dystopian fiction”. Choose one of the books listed below or choose your own. Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Ship breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir The List by Patricia Forde |